Progesterone

Further contraceptive methods such as injections and implants
are also considered fairly safe for diabetics to use.

Loss of control

Many women experience a slight loss of control in blood sugars initially
when they start taking the pill, but this can usually be rectified by a
slight change in treatment regime.

Contraceptive pill

The contraceptive pill may indirectly complicate diabetes,
however. Some of the side-effects of the pill may lead to increased risk
of diabetes complications. High blood pressure, for instance, could increase
your chance of contracting eye or kidney problems for diabetes.

Progestin present in birth control pills could also possibly
lead to insulin overproduction.

Some medical practitioners advise that
taking the birth control pill should be limited only to those women who
are younger than 35, who do not smoke, who are generally healthy and without
diabetes-related complications.

Concerns about the pill

Anyone concerned about how the contraceptive pill will
affect their diabetes should seek medical assistance before proceeding
any further.

The FPA (Family
Planning Association) is a comprehensive resource about the different methods
of contraception available.